60% Cotton, 40% Polyester: Why This Blend Makes the Best Workout Shirt
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Material & Quality
60% Cotton, 40% Polyester: Why This Blend Makes the Best Workout Shirt
Most sports shirts feel great at first touch. But how do they feel after the third set? After the twentieth? After a year of training?
We built REPBORN for exactly that moment when it matters.
When buying sportswear, most people focus on looks and price. What really counts reveals itself during training: How does the fabric handle sweat? Does it restrict movement? Does it hold its shape after ten washes? These are the questions we asked ourselves and our answer is 60% cotton, 40% polyester.
Why Not 100% Cotton?
100% cotton is a classic material comfortable, soft, skin-friendly. For casual wear, it's ideal. But in training, it quickly hits its limits:
- It absorbs sweat and becomes heavy.
- It clings to the body and dries slowly.
- It restricts freedom of movement.
- It feels uncomfortable after intense sessions.
Once you've trained in a high-quality performance shirt, you rarely go back.
Why Not 100% Polyester?
Pure polyester dries fast that's its advantage. But it feels synthetic, can scratch the skin, and many people are sensitive to it. The feel against the skin is often less comfortable, especially during long sessions without an underlayer.
60/40: The Best of Both Worlds
Our blend of 60% cotton and 40% polyester is not a compromise it is a deliberate decision for the optimal workout shirt.
Lightweight
The fabric is noticeably lighter than classic cotton shirts. You feel it when you first put it on and then forget it, because it sits so naturally.
Quick-Drying
The polyester content ensures moisture is transported away quickly. No heavy, sweat-soaked shirt. No clinging. No distraction.
Stretch & Flexibility
The material stretches in every direction. Whether deadlifts, pull-ups or shoulder press: the shirt follows your movement, not the other way around.
Shape Retention
Even after many washes, the fabric holds its shape. No stretching, no warping the shirt looks the same after the twentieth wash as it did on the first wear.
Skin-Friendly
The high cotton content provides a soft, comfortable feel directly against the skin even during long sessions without an underlayer.
Built for Every Moment
REPBORN shirts are not only made for training. The lightweight fabric, clean cut and shape stability mean you wear the shirt just as confidently on the street, in a café, at work, or after training.
Care Instructions
To keep your REPBORN shirt in perfect condition for longer:
- Wash at max. 30°C, inside out.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Do not iron.